1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Vanette (60 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 990 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Nissan Vanette (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 595 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |